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Damian

Damian is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “to tame.” In 2024 it was given to 3,233 boys in the United States.

Damian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“to tame”
Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪmɪən/
Also spelled
Damien, Daymian, Daman, Damon, Daemon, Damion

About the name Damian

Damian belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “to tame” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Damien, Daymian, Daman, Damon, Daemon, Damion.

In the United States, Damian first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #98 in 2013, and in 2024 3,233 babies received the name — 106,683 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Damian in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#98 in 2013
Peak year
2013
Babies named Damian in 2024
3,233
Total since 1880
106,683

Spellings & short forms

DamienDaymianDamanDamonDaemonDamion

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Damian mean?

Damian means “to tame” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Damian a boy or girl name?

Damian is a boy name. In 2024, 3,233 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Damian?

Damian comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled Damien, Daymian, Daman, Damon, Daemon, Damion.

How popular is the name Damian?

Damian first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #98 in 2013, and 3,233 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Damian?

Damian is pronounced /ˈdeɪmɪən/ (IPA).

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